20 Amateur satellitesLong March 6 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Sat ยท Sep 19th, 2015 7:01 PM EDT Watch Online Location Launch Complex 16 Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China 58 rockets have launched from Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China. Rocket Long March 6 Length: 29 meters Diameter: 3.35 meters The Long March 6 rocket has been launched a total of 4 times with 4 successful and 0 failed launches. Agency China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Type: Government Abbreviation: CASC Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei Founded: 1999 Launchers: Long March Country: CHN The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956. View Rocket Launch Schedule